Special Events
			Celadon Lobed Vase, Korea, 21st century, Saturday, July 5 - Sunday, July 12 Korea Celadon, The Millennium Face Celadon was introduced to Korea from China around the 9th century during the Unified Shilla dynasty (668–935 AD) and flourished during the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392 AD). By the 12th century Goryeo potters achieved a distinctive blue-green hue and inlaid technique called sanggam, which resulted in subtle, but alluring, white and black designs after firing.
			Wednesday, July 9, 7-8:00pm Korean Ceramics Demonstration Visiting Korean ceramicists show the process of making celadon ceramics – it’s “everything but the kiln!” Free with admission.
			Sunday, September 14, 2pm Festival of Sacred Music Performance- “From the Sea to the Sky” Enjoy a unique performance blending the traditions of many lands: Karsang Jamtso Saeji’s inspiration comes from Tibetan Buddhism, his family and the grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau. Asmarandana’s Rob Levit and Emiko Susilo use ancient and contemporary Javanese and Balinese melodies fused with western harmonies to connect two distinct traditions of creativity. $10 for museum members: call ext. 31 to RSVP.
		Summer Film Series
			Take a beautiful venue, warm summer nights and unique films, stir in visits by filmmakers and critics, add some food and drink, and you’ve got a great night out! Start your weekends early with Thursdays are the New Friday Summer Film Series. Opening night July 10! $5 for members, $12 for non-members. Or, buy the entire series and save ($25 members/ $65 non-members) Call ext. 31 to register. Made possible in part by Catherine Benkaim
			Thursday, July 10, 8:30-9:30pm Invisible Portraits by Hung Viet Tran (2008, 20 min.) One Los Angeles night, seven people seek escape: Rosa searches for a mysterious caballero who will take her to her husband, while Todd and Phuong seek to leave their strict family. A long-distance romance has one couple trying to find each other outside the digital world, and two friends have an unexpected encounter on a desolated road. Hung Viet Tran is an artist and filmmaker. His work is about people, environment, technology, dream, story, and language, often inspired by his travels and the need to search for the unfamiliar. Chinese Ghost Story by Dan Boord and Luis Valdovino (2008, 25 min.) It is estimated that over 1,300 Chinese laborers perished during construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. While the remains of many were eventually shipped home, others lie in unmarked graves throughout the American West. Chinese Ghost Story is a poetic essay in which history and landscape intersect in ghost towns, parks and undisturbed railroad grade. Dan Boord is a Professor and Luis Valdovino an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Their work has been exhibited around the world. Free with admission; call 626.449.2742 ext. 31 to RSVP.
			Thursday, July 17, 8:00pm Dojoji Temple by Kihachiro Kawamoto. Introduction by animation historian and critic Charles Solomon. $5 for members; ext. 31 to register.
			Thursday, July 24, 8:00pm The classic Ugetsu Monogatari by Kenji Mizoguchi. Introduced by American Cinematheque's Chris D. $5 for members; ext. 31 to register.
			Thursday, August 14, 8:00pm Films in the Courtyard Lilo and Stitch Introduction by animation critic Charles Solomon. $5 for members; ext. 31 to register.
			Thursday, August 21, 8:00pm Hawaii Introduction by KPCC's Off-Ramp host John Rabe. $5 for members; ext. 31 to register.
			Thursday, September 11, 8:00pm TBA
			Thursday. September 25, 8:00pm Devil Music Ensemble presents live accompaniment to Red Heroine. $5 for members; ext. 31 to register.
		Author Programs
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